It's not new that some actors turned into politicians. Notable of which are Mayor Isko Moreno, Congressman Vilma Santos, Vice Governor Jestoni Alarcon to name a few. But seldom can you find a politician moonlighting as a movie actor. There was Mikey Arroyo who had his first starring role with Judy Ann Santos which was not too successful. Last year, the first councilor of the progressive city of Ilagan in Isabela dipped his fingers in showbiz waters via "Mammangi" (Abot Kamay Ang Pangarap) with an international title of "Homecoming". It was Diaz' first movie pitting acting talents with Bidaman Ron Macapagal. He did very well as a first timer. Diaz' first film "Mammangi" was immediately followed by "Kailan Sisimulan Ang Kailanman" also directed by the multi-awarded Romm Burlat.
Diaz played a long-lost doctor-brother of Macapagal where they were reunited at their father's death after being separated from flood that devastated their village. It can be recalled that "Mammangi" first gained recognition at the Urduja Film Festival giving the movie the Best Heritage Film award and a Best Actor award for Macapagal. This was followed by being chosen as an "Official Selection" in the Sinelamdag Film Festival in Mindanao. Last February, the movie was one of the chosen films during the Cinema Rehiyon in Naga City, Camarines Sur. The movie also became a finalist at the Prague International Film Festival in Czech Republic and an official entry to the Roshani International Film Festival in India.
The best news came in yesterday when the organizers of the Eurasia International Film Festival in Moscow, Russia announced that the movie, "Homecoming" won Best Short Film in the festival. It was the only Filipino winning entry and also the only winning film from Southeast Asia.
With the way things are going, First Councilor Diaz' successful stint as an actor may lead to him starring in another upcoming film.
We wish Councilor Jayve the best of both worlds: politics and showbiz.
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